Korean BBQ Injury Accident Attorney

Korean BBQ is a form of grilling meat – usually pork, beef, or chicken – in the Korean method, which involves a gas or charcoal grill that’s built into the table. These restaurants have exploded in popularity in recent years, and now, just about any city in the U.S. has an eatery that’s devoted to Korean BBQ. While these places are known for delicacies like galbi and bulgogi, hazards lurking through the premises can lead to serious injuries for an unsuspecting diner.

Were you or your loved one involved in an accident at a Korean BBQ restaurant? If the restaurant owners or staff were negligent in their duty of care, you may be entitled to compensation for your physical and emotional injuries. However, it’s important to understand the legal process for a personal injury claim, which one of our attorneys can assist you with. For a free consultation on your legal options, contact our law firm to speak with a Korean BBQ injury attorney.

Most Dangerous Accidents at a Korean BBQ Restaurant

Restaurants pose a higher risk of accidents than most other commercial properties, and there will be accidents that are simply a case of bad luck. However, there’s no denying that most accidents can be prevented with basic safety measures and routine maintenance. When a restaurant is lax in their duty to ensure the safety of their property, one of the following accidents is more than likely to occur:

Slip and fall

Grease from sizzling meats, soups, side dishes, and drinks can easily end up on the floor. These are the leading causes of slip and fall injuries at Korean BBQ restaurants. Other hazards that can result in a slip and fall accident include, improper cleaning methods, uneven flooring, worn carpeting, leaking appliances, and poor lighting. People tend to underestimate fall-related accidents, but slip and falls are responsible for over 8 million ER visits every year. Recovering from these incidents can be very costly, but a slip and fall attorney can help you obtain the funds you deserve.

Trip and fall

Many Korean BBQ restaurants are tightly packed and cluttered, which is a perfect recipe for a trip and fall accident. Silverware on the floor, loose wires, protruding edges of furniture, step stools that are not put away, and many other conditions can lead to someone tripping and falling down.

Broken chair accident

If you’ve been to enough of these restaurants, you may have noticed that a lot of the chairs are worn and somewhat unstable. As far as the owner is concerned, a chair is good to go as long as it’s standing. But a broken chair accident is not predictable, meaning you won’t see it coming until the chair gives way and collapses underneath you. Even if the chair is relatively low to the ground, a victim can suffer serious injuries, like whiplash, broken bones, deep lacerations, and dislocation of the jaw. Replacing or repairing worn chairs is the easiest and most sensible way to avoid these accidents.

Assault and battery

For many people, the Korean BBQ experience isn’t complete without a few shots of soju, a traditional alcoholic beverage distilled from rice, barley, or wheat. Unfortunately, alcohol increases the chance of assault and battery incidents at places like restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Assault and battery can also take place between employees and customers. Use of physical force, threats, or harassment may be grounds for a personal injury lawsuit against the restaurant.

Parking lot accident

With the amount of drinking that goes on at these places, it’s not uncommon for drivers to collide into each other in the parking lot. Pedestrians can be struck as well due to reckless or distracted driving. However, car accidents can also be attributed to unsafe conditions in the parking lot, such as not enough space, confusing (or lack of) traffic signs, and careless behavior by parking valets. Furthermore, people can be harmed by slip and fall and trip and fall accidents if the restaurant fails to resolve dangerous conditions like ice and snow, exposed rebar, and garbage spilling out of dumpsters.

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Korean BBQ Restaurant Injuries

Korean BBQ places offer a unique method of cooking and dining. Unfortunately, these methods involve dangerous conditions that can increase the likelihood of an accident. Possible injuries from these accidents include:

• Concussion
• Traumatic brain injury
• Burn injury
• Broken tailbone
• Deep cuts
• Broken bones
• Scarring / disfigurement
• Hip fracture
• Dislocation or fracture of the kneecap
• Torn ACL / MCL
• Ankle sprain or fracture
• Hand / wrist fracture
• Rupturing or puncturing of internal organs
• Spinal cord damage
• Neck injury
• Nerve damage / loss of function
• Paralysis
• Complex regional pain syndrome (chronic pain)
• Death

Aside from bodily harm, victims may have emotional trauma from the ordeal of their accident, which is particularly true in assault and battery cases. However, any accident can result in mental health symptoms like depression, anxiety, insomnia, and panic attacks. Please don’t wait to get medical attention for your physical and mental injuries. Delaying treatment can have a negative impact on your health, as well as your right to establish a strong and solid injury case against the restaurant.

Can I Sue the Restaurant for my Injuries?

Yes, you can sue a restaurant for an accident on their property if your injuries were caused by an act of negligence. Essentially, this means there was a dangerous condition on the premises that the owner / staff were aware of or should have been aware of. Yet, they failed to take reasonable actions to remove or repair the hazard, which caused you to suffer one or more injuries.

A business owner’s responsibility to ensure a customer’s safety is defined under California’s premises liability law, which states that property owners are “responsible, not only for the result of his or her willful acts, but also for an injury occasioned to another by his or her want of ordinary care or skill in the management of his or her property.” In essence, restaurant owners must inspect, clean, and maintain their premises on a regular basis. They must also refrain from “misconduct,” or irresponsible behavior that can lead to an accident. This duty applies to workers at the restaurant as well, since owners are vicariously responsible for the actions of their employees that took place within the scope of their job duties.

There’s a lot more to know when it comes to proving liability for your accident, which you can discuss with our attorneys during a free case review. If you are eligible for an injury claim, you may be entitled to the following damages:

• Medical costs
• Lost income for missed time at work
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Legal fees
• Punitive damages

Sadly, some of these accidents are serious enough to cause death. If your loved one passed away due to negligent or reckless conduct by a Korean BBQ restaurant, please seek guidance from a wrongful death lawyer at our office. As a surviving family member, spouse, or registered domestic partner, you may be entitled to funeral expenses, medical costs, pain and suffering, and other forms of wrongful death compensation. Legal action is probably the last thing on your mind at a time like this. However, monetary compensation can ease the financial and emotional burdens you are left with as a result of another party’s negligence. Our lawyers are here to guide you every step of the way, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Advice from a Lawyer Experienced in Restaurant Accident Cases

Consulting an experienced personal injury lawyer is the most important step to recovering the compensation you deserve. Based on our experience, insurance companies typically offer settlements that are much lower than what the claimant deserves. By working with an attorney, you can receive three to four times what you would normally be offered by the defendant’s insurance company. Ultimately, the decision to hire a lawyer is up to you, but you should make an informed decision after speaking with one of our legal experts. To give you an idea of the issues we can assist you with, let’s explore 3 of the most popular questions that we receive during our consultations:

What is the average case value of a Korean BBQ injury claim?

This question is challenging to answer due to the various types of accidents that can occur on the premises of a Korean BBQ restaurant. A case value may be as low as $25,000 to $50,000 for minor injuries that will heal completely with basic medical treatments. But case values go up significantly if there are moderate to serious injuries that require surgery, hospitalization, physical therapy, and other long-term medical care. In these cases, we also have to factor in the victim’s emotional trauma (pain and suffering, emotional distress), as well as the possibility of punitive damages if negligence by the restaurant was particularly harmful or outrageous. Settlements in these cases range anywhere from $300,000 to several million dollars.

Due to the wide range in case values, it’s in your best interest to speak with an attorney if you’re interested in learning what you can receive from a successful lawsuit.

How long will it take to settle my case?

The goal when we take on a client’s case is to negotiate a settlement and recover their payment within 6 to 8 months. But that timeline may be increased by one or more complications, which can add weeks or months to the overall time it will take to resolve an injury claim. This is particularly true with serious accidents, where the victim will have long-term or lifelong complications. Twelve to 18 months may be required to reach a settlement that’s adequate for the victim’s losses. In the event your case proceeds to a lawsuit, the case resolution process can take 2 or more years, depending on whether your case goes to trial.

What is the statute of limitations if I want to sue the restaurant?

Personal injury lawsuits in California generally have a 2-year statute of limitations. This means you have two years to sue the at fault party, starting from the date of your accident or the date of your loved one’s death. However, the statute of limitations may be longer depending on the circumstances of your accident, so it’s best to contact a lawyer right away who can verify the filing deadline for your case. Knowing this information is essential to recovering your payment. If you don’t file your lawsuit within the time limit, you may permanently forfeit your right to monetary damages.

Free Second Opinion on Active Cases

You may be familiar with the idea of going to another doctor for a second opinion, but did you know that a lawyer can provide the same type of service? If you have an active injury claim but need advice from another attorney, please take the chance of giving us a call. It’s never a bad idea to verify what your lawyer is telling you on important issues like settlement values or whether you should take your case to trial. But maybe you’re already at the point of wanting to switch your lawyer, which we can also assist you with. Our main goal, however, is to educate you on your legal options, so there is no pressure to take any action based on our recommendations. For a free second opinion consultation with a Korean BBQ accident attorney, contact us at your earliest convenience.

Take Advantage of the Zero Fee Guarantee

At Normandie, we offer free legal services to injury victims who are in need of strong and effective representation. The Zero fee guarantee is a contingency-based system, which means we don’t get paid unless we win your case. In the meantime, you pay absolutely nothing for the entire duration of your case. If we fail to recover the compensation you deserve, you won’t be billed for a single penny of our expenses.

We know that the legal process can be intimidating, but our lawyers are here to protect you and ensure that you receive justice for the harm you’ve suffered. Contact us for a free, no-obligation case review.

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